Better Community Development, Inc. VISTA

About the role

Better Community Development’s (BCD) VISTA programs address a wide range of individual and community needs through a three-pronged approach: health-focused assistance, prevention, and intervention. Based on research, the programs examine the effects of peer coaching in addiction recovery and use innovative teaching techniques to improve outcomes. Compliance projects and healthy living initiatives ensure accountability while promoting wellness. Additionally, the programs are shifting the Healthy Futures approach along with veterans and their families, fostering resilience and lasting community impact.

Member Duties

• Recruit volunteers in the areas of substance use disorder services, community engagement and youth development.
• Build capacity through health-focused assistance, prevention, and intervention.
• Investigate and implement strategies to best serve the site based on the needs and gaps identified.

Program Benefits

• Living Allowance
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Housing
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Health Coverage*
• Relocation Allowance
• Training

*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/.

Program Benefits Details

• Service Areas: Health, Education, Community and Economic Development, Community Outreach, Children/Youth, Technology, Public Health, AmeriCorps, Veterans, Ex-Offender Reentry, Hunger, Homelessness, Neighborhood Revitalization, Housing.
• Skills: Team Work, Business/Entrepreneur, Recruitment, Public Speaking, First Aid, Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Computers/Technology, Leadership, Teaching/Tutoring, Social Services, Environment, Fund raising/Grant Writing, Community Organization, Writing/Editing, General Skills, Youth Development, Education, Veterans, Communications, Fine Arts/Crafts.

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Summary: Program Type: AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Better Community Development, Inc. VISTA Program
Start/End Date: 12/15/2025 - 12/14/2026
Work Schedule: Full Time
Education level: High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement: Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations: ARKANSAS
Languages: English Spanish
Accepting Applications From: 12/01/2025 To 08/01/2026
Contact: Sandra Mitchell, 1200 S Valentine St Little Rock AR 72204, 5016637221, smitchell@bcdinc.org, www.bcdinc.org